Los Angeles Lakers player Anthony Davis (3) dunks past New Orleans Pelicans players Herbert Jones (5), Jonas Valanciunas (17) and Trey Murphy III (25), as well as Lakers player Malik Beasley ( 5), in the first half of their NBA Game on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 21 points in his first game since breaking the NBA scoring record, and Anthony Davis had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the overhauled victory 120-102 from the Lakers on Wednesday night. New Orleans Pelicans.

D’Angelo Russell added 21 points and seven assists and was warmly welcomed as he returned to the field for the Lakers, who won their second game of six. Los Angeles’ five new signings made their home debuts and the hosts never lost their lead.

The Lakers enter the All-Star break 13th out of 15 Western Conference teams, with a 27-32 record. But the season is not over yet and the team has received promising reinforcements.

Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley joined James and Davis in the starting five, while Mo Bamba was fouled after 16 minutes.

Brandon Ingram scored 25 points and CJ McCollum added 22 points and nine assists for the Pelicans, who lost just their second game of six.

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